Know your Windows well

KNOW YOUR WINDOWS BETTER Jamb - vertical or horizontal wood that frames the window opening Bottom Sash - lower portion of window which slides up Top Sash – upper portion of window which slides down Rail - horizontal part of sash Stile - vertical part of sash Muntin. strip of wood or metal holding together panes of glass, can be horizontal, vertical or curved Light/ pane. glass within the sash held together by the muntins Casing- frame around the window horizontal frame at the bottom of the window Meeting Rail - where the top sash and bottom sash meet THERMAL WINDOWS JAM Clan Company http://www.thermalwindowsdfw.com Reference: http://www.houstontx.gov/histpres/docs/FS_historic_windows.pdf http://www.pella.com/support-center/glossary/window-anatomy/default.aspx